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09/10/2013 04:56:17 PM MDT

Highway 380 Roadblocks

There will be roadblocks on Highway 380 today and Friday. Multiple blocks for today will set at 7:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1:00 p.m. Times are not yet available for Friday's blocks. Roadblocks are subject to change without notice. Blocks for both missions each day will be located at Gold (MM3) and Silver (MM49) and may last up to 2 hours each.

Preschool Story Time

Preschool story time at the Ruidoso Public Library resumes today at 10:30 a.m. and will feature ninja stories and a ninja headband craft. For more information call 575-258-3704.

Writers' Workshop

The local chapter of the Writers' Workshop Group will meet in the conference room of the Ruidoso Public Library at 11 a.m. today. For more information or to join, email coreybard@ruidoso-nm.gov.

Tiny Tots Meeting

The Tiny Tots organizational meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the children's library in the Ruidoso Public Library. Interested parents may attend to plan the fall schedule of programs. For more information call Ruidoso Public Library at 575-258-3704.

Ribbon Cutting

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The Noon Lions are dedicating the renovated Pavilion at Two Rivers Park on Thursday at 3 p.m. with a ribbon cutting by the Chamber Greeters.

Lodgers Tax Committee Meeting

The lodgers tax committee for the village of Ruidoso will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Village of Ruidoso Administrative Center Council Chambers, 313 Cree Meadows Drive, in Ruidoso.

Altrusa's 3rd Annual Vino Bingo

Altrusa International is hosting its annual Vino Bingo at Sanctuary on the River on Thursday from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and include a light dinner and refreshments. For more information, call Barbara at 575-336-7822.

Photographic Society

The Lincoln County Photographic Society will meet at the ENMU White Mountain Annex on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. to discuss photography tips and critique photos.

Low-Cost Mammogram Program Registration

Lincoln County Medical Center will be scheduling appointments for Altrusa of Ruidoso's $55 mammogram program from Sept. 9-20, Monday-Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Patients must reside or have a doctor in Lincoln County and be 30-64 years old. The program is not able to serve patients with implants or augmentation. To schedule an appointment, call 575-257-8292. For more information, call Denice at 575-973-5731.

IMAX at the Library

The Ruidoso Public Library will be showing "Lost Worlds: Life in the Balance" on Friday at 11 a.m.

Intocable at IMG

Tejano band Intocable will be performing live at the Inn of the Mountain Gods on Friday at 8 p.m. Tickets run from $25 to $75. For tickets or information, call 575-464-7777.

Run for the Beach 2013

First Christian Church's annual 5K run/walk for breast cancer education and awareness will be held on Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. There is a $20 registration fee. All proceeds pay mammogram costs for the people of Lincoln County. Late registration and T-shirt pickup will be in the parking lot of McGary's Studio on the day of the race from 7:15 to 7:45 a.m. For more information, call 575-257-9251 or 575-258-4250.

Dance Ensemble Garage Sale

The Ruidoso Dance Ensemble will have a community garage sale Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Warehouse behind Conerstone Bakery. Table space is available for $25 for either 10 a.m. to noon or from noon to 2 p.m. Proceeds help purchase a dance floor. For more information, call Antonietta at 575-258-3165.

Beast Feast

The ENMU-Ruidoso chapter of The Wildlife Society will host its annual Beast Feast from 4-8 p.m. at Cedar Creek Campground No. 3. A pig roast will begin at 6 p.m. Children younger than 12 eat for free. Activities include horse shoes, a scavenger hunt, and presentations from the Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife, and Game and Fish. Tickets are $15 and are available from ENMU-Ruidoso at the cashier's office. ENMU will also host a silent auction on campus through Sept. 14. For more information, call Quentin Hays at 575-257-2120.

Annual Ruidoso Mountain High Fly In

The Sierra Blanca Regional Airport will host its annual fly in on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. There will be Air Force static displays and flyovers throughout the day. Longhorn Dance band will perform in the evening. Food vendors will be available. For more information, call 575-336-8111 or visit ruidosoflyin.com.

Annual Pine Top Car Show

The Sierra Blanca Regional Airport will host its annual car show on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free to the public. All registered car show participants also will receive a free dinner on Friday. For more information, call Denise Dean at 575-257-4966.

Free Movie at Sacred Grounds

Sacred Grounds Coffee and Tea House will be showing "Off the Map" on Saturday beginning at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 575-257-2273.

Principles of Management

ENMU Community Education will hold a free, three-hour workshop on the principles of effective management and leadership on Sept. 16 from 2-5 p.m. For more information, email rachel.weber@enmu.edu.

White Mountain Search and Rescue Meeting

The White Mountain Search and Rescue team will hold its regular meeting at 7 p.m., Sept. 16, upstairs at the First Christian Church, 1211 Hull Road. All interested outdoors people are welcome to attend. Topics will include recent missions, fall preparations, and extreme hikes and rescues.

Mexican Independence Day Lecture

On Sept. 16, from noon-1 p.m., Dr. Cynthia Orozco will present a history of the Mexican state of Guanajuato and its role in the independence of Mexico from Spain. The presentation is free and open to the public and will be hosted at ENMU-Ruidoso in room 105. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 575-257-3012.

Job Seekers' Tool Kit

On Sept. 17 from 9-11 a.m., Workforce Connection of Lincoln County will be providing a free two-hour job search workshop in the computer lab at White Mountain Annex. For more information or to register, call 575-258-1730.

IMAX at the Library

The Ruidoso Public Library will be showing "Kingdom of the Tiger" on Sept. 17 at 4 p.m.

Customer Service Workshop

On Sept. 18 from 9-11 a.m., Workforce Connection of Lincoln County will be providing a free two-hour customer service workshop in the conference room at White Mountain Annex. For more information or to register, call 575-258-1730.

Preschool Story Time

The Ruidoso Public Library will have Preschool Story Time at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 18. The theme will be superhero stories and children will create a ninja gingerbread man.

Hemlock Performing in Carrizozo

On Sept. 18, Hemlock, a band from Roswell, will be performing at the Nike Dancehall in Carrizozo. Admission is $10 per person and open to all ages. Doors open at 8 p.m. For tickets or information, call Dave at 575-808-9033.

Annual Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally

Ruidoso's annual motorcycle rally will run from Sept. 18-22 at Inn of the Mountain Gods. The parade will start at 10 a.m. on Sept. 21. For more information, call Patric Pearson at 575-973-4977.

Workplace Etiquette Seminar

On Sept. 19 from 9-11 a.m, the Lincoln County branch of New Mexico Workforce Connection will provide a free, two-hour discussion on workplace etiquette, issues, and communication in the conference room at White Mountain Annex. For more information or to register, call 575-258-1730.

Daughters of the American Revolution meeting

The Sierra Blanca Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at the Ruidoso Public Library on Sept. 19 at noon. Interested women are welcome to visit. For more information, contact Jennifer Stubbs at jenniferannewoodstubbs@yahoo.com.

Cigar Lounge Grand Opening

The Noisy River Cigar Lounge will have its grand opening party on Sept. 19 from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. The shop is located at 137 Highway 70. There will be hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, and potato salad. For more information, call 575-446-4343.

Full Moon Drumming and Labyrinth Walk

There will be a drum circle and walking meditation beginning at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at High Mesa Healing Center, 133 Mader Ln., in Alto. For more information, call Barbara Mader at 575-336-7777.

IMAX at the Library

The Ruidoso Public Library will be showing "Bears" on Sept. 20 at 11 a.m.

Peace Day Events on Sept. 21

Smokey Bear Ranger Station Community Garden at 901 Mechem Drive will host a garden tour, live entertainment, a bee keeping talk, and book exchange from 1-4 p.m.

The Village Lodge Club House at 1000 Mechem Drive also will host peace day events. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. A vegetarian potluck will run from 6-7 p.m. with prizes for best vegetarian dish. There will be performances from 7-8 p.m. followed by an all-ages dance, ping pong, and art activities until 9:45 p.m.

Second Annual Alumni/Community Soccer Game Fundraiser

The fundraiser to support the Lady Warriors soccer team will be held on Sept. 21 under the lights on the new turf field at Ruidoso Middle School. Sign-up begins at 5:30 p.m. The first game begins at 6 p.m. The cost to play is $20. For more information, call Darien Ross at 575-973-0117.

Roadmap concert at Mountain Annie's

The local band Roadmap will be performing at Mountain Annie's on Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15. Free beverages will be provided. For more information, call 575-257-7982.

Free Movie at Sacred Grounds

Sacred Grounds Coffee and Tea House will be showing "It Happened One Night" on Sept. 21 beginning at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 575-257-2273.

Filmmaker to speak at ENMU-Ruidoso

John Valdez, a documentary filmmaker with PBS and CNN, will show one of his films and discuss his new PBS series, "Latino Americans," in a free seminar at ENMU-Ruidoso on Sept. 24 from 6-8 p.m. For more information, call 575-257-3012.

IMAX at the Library

The Ruidoso Public Library will be showing "Africa the Serengeti" on Sept. 24 at 4 p.m.

Preschool Story Time

Two Ruidoso firefighters will present at the Ruidoso Public Library on Sept. 25 at 10:30 a.m. for Preschool Story Time. Children will make flame headbands.

Get Grounded in the Fight Against Alzheimer's

There will be a fundraiser for the Alzheimer's Association at Sacred Grounds on Sept. 26 from 6-9 p.m. There will be food, drink, and a silent auction. All proceeds support Alzheimer's research, care, and support programs. For more information, call Rebecca Ponder at 575-937-0596.

GSWA meeting

The Greentree Solid Waste Authority regular meeting will be on Sept. 26 at 10 a.m. For more information, contact the GSWA office at 575-378-4897 or toll free at 1-877-548-8772.

IMAX at the Library

The Ruidoso Public Library will be showing "The Eruption of Mount St. Helens" on Sept. 27 at 11 a.m.

Bret Michaels at IMG

Rock singer Bret Michaels will be performing at the Inn of the Mountain Gods on Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $25. For tickets or information, call 575-464-7777.

FMSC MobilePack Event

On Sept. 27-28, the Ruidoso Convention Center will host 500 volunteers to pack 100,000 meals for children. For more information, call Coyote Howling at 575-808-8320 or visit fmsc.org/mobilepack/events.

Large Appliance Recycling Weekend

There will be an opportunity to recycle large, used appliances and tires from non-commercial vehicles on the weekend of Sept. 27-28 from 8 a.m to 5 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m to noon on Saturday at Lawrence Brothers IGA and All American Park in Ruidoso Downs. For more information, call 575-378-4697.

seventh Annual Tour de Ruidoso

This annual fundraiser marathon will begin at 8:10 a.m. on Sept. 28 at the Lodge at Sierra Blanca. Registration costs $40 for Century and 100k and $25 for Nearly Flat 20 miler. There is a $10 late registration fee. For more information, email cmleethurston@yahoo.com.

School Garage Sale

White Mountain Elementary will host a garage sale on Sept. 28 from 7 a.m. to noon. Tables are available for $10. Pick-up service is available for donations. For more information, call Leslie at 575-937-9766.

The New Riversong Ramblers At Mountain Annie's

Country band The New Riversong Ramblers will be performing at Mountain Annie's Center for the Arts on Sept. 28 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $16 for military personnel. For tickets or information, call 575-257-7932.

Free Movie at Sacred Grounds

Sacred Grounds Coffee and Tea House will be showing "Blood Simple" on Sept. 28 beginning at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 575-257-2273.

Blue Lotus Open House

Blue Lotus Healing Arts Center and Day Spa will be hosting an open house on Oct. 3 from 4-9 p.m. Event includes free massages, product samples, and a raffle to benefit The Nest domestic violence shelter. For more information, call 575-257-4325.

BookTalk at the Library

Local author Steven Havill will be discussing his new Posadas County Mystery #19: Nightzone at the Ruidoso Public Library at 2 p.m. on Oct. 4.

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes

Help End Abuse for Life will be hosting the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event on Oct. 5 at 10 a.m. in the Aspenfest Parade. HEAL's male board members and volunteers will be wearing red high heels and taking a walk to raise awareness of violence against women.

Aspenfest Arts and Crafts Fair

The 28th Annual Aspenfest Arts and Crafts Fair is set for Oct. 5-6 in Ruidoso with openings for artisans.

This show is for hand-crafted items only and no manufactured goods are allowed.

The Nest's fourth annual Empty Bowl Event will be held on Oct. 6 at 5:30 p.m. at Mountain Annie's Center for the Arts. There will be a soup competition for ameteurs and professionals, soup tasting, and a silent auction. All proceeds support Help End Abuse for Life and The Nest domestic violence shelter. For more information, call 575-378-6378.

RVCC Scholarship Golf Tournament

The Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce will host its scholarship golf tournament on Oct. 6. For more information on sponsoring or registering for the tournament, please call Becky or Deborah at the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce, 575-257-7395.

Rainwater harvesting class at ENMU

ENMU-Ruidoso will be holding a rainwater harvesting class on Oct. 8 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Registration is $35 or $25 for seniors. For more information, contact ENMU-Ruidoso Community Education at 575-257-3012.

Ground Pounder Open

The Sierra Blanca Wildland Fire Academy is hosting a benefit scramble on Oct. 12 at the Links at sierra Blanca. Shotgun start is at 11 a.m. Registration is $200 per team, including 18 holes of gold, a cart, and dinner. There will be contests for putting, long drive, and closest to the pin, and raffle and door prizes. For more information, call The Links at 575-258-5330.

Medicaid Seminar at Ruidoso Public Library

Centennial Care will be giving a seminar about New Mexico's Medicaid changes at the Ruidoso Public Library on Oct. 18 at 9 a.m. For more information, call Centennial Care at 1-888-997-2583.

Rainwater harvesting class at ENMU

ENMU-Ruidoso will be holding a rainwater harvesting class on Nov. 6 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Registration is $35 or $25 for seniors. For more information, contact ENMU-Ruidoso Community Education at 575-257-3012.

Ruidoso yoga by donation

The Buddha Yoga Studio and Wellness Center offers six weekly yoga classes for beginning and intermediate students in Ruidoso. All classes include a relaxing meditation, a variety of physical postures with emphasis on preventing knee, joint and vertebrae injuries; and aromatherapy touch for stress reduction and relaxation. "Relax Yoga," Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4:30-5:30 p.m. to gain flexibility and balance. "Robust Yoga," Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6-7 p.m. to build heat, strength and endurance. The studio is located at The Adobe Plaza, 200 Mechem with free parking at rear. Typically $10-$13, at Buddha Yoga students are encouraged to donate what they can. No student will be denied due to inability to pay. For studio and class info visit:To learn more visit, buddhayogaclass.com or call Marianne Mohr at 575-802-3013.

Mountain Poets

Mountain Poets meet the first Saturday of each month at the Ruidoso Public Library from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Bring your poems to read or just come by to hear our lively local poets Meeting in the conference room. For information call (575) 202-5709, Carol Borsello, who is a veteran of many words and local member of the New Mexico State Poetry Society.

For more information call Ruidoso Public Library at 575-258-3704. The Ruidoso Public Library is located at 107 Kansas City Road, Ruidoso. Library hours are: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. http://youseemore.com/ruidosopl/

Photography exhibit

The Hubbard Museum of the American West is hosting "Time Exposures: Picturing a History of Isleta Pueblo in the 19th Century," which is an exhibition that focuses on one of the oldest Native American communities that has lived along the banks of the Rio Grande river in New Mexico for more than 1,000 years. The exhibit was organized by the Pueblo of Isleta.

This exhibit features a three-part exhibit of photos, interactive video and stories of the Pueblo of Isleta during the 19th century. A National Endowment of the Arts "We The People" project, the exhibit was created with full participation of the Isleta Cultural Affairs Committee, a group of tribal elders, and specialists in the history of the Pueblo of Isleta.

The exhibit also includes the work of many prominent western photographers of the 19th century, including Edward Curtis, A.C. Vroman, A.Z. Shinler, John Hillers, Charles Lummis and Ben Wittick. Approximately 3,000 square feet of the museum's upper gallery will house the exhibit which includes nine interactive kiosks and over 120 photos text panels, artwork, tinwork and pottery and much more.

Time Exposures: Picturing a History of Isleta Pueblo in the 19th Century" has been extended through Dec. 31

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